Jerry Kill is now the head coach at Minnesota. Last season was his first in which he compiled a 3-9 record. Before assuming this position with the Golden Gophers in December 2010,[2] Kill served as the head coach at Saginaw Valley State University (1994–1998), Emporia State University (1999–2000), Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2001–2007), and Northern Illinois University (2008–2010). The sad part is what most fans will remember about Kill, and about Minnesota, is that he suffered a series of seizures on the sidelines last season. It wasn't the first time he's had to deal with that; being diagnosed with kidney cancer back in 2005. Let's all pray he has better health fortunes this upcoming season. Also keep in mind that in his head coaching career, he's amassed a record of 130-82, so he is a worthy coach of a Big Ten program.
Showing posts with label Legends Division. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Legends Division. Show all posts
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Previewing Big Ten Football: Minnesota
So far, I've written about Illinois and Indiana football, and today I'm going to touch upon the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Minnesotoans haven't had a whole lot to cheer about in recent seasons, but don't disregard their rich history. Many people are unaware that Fritz Crisler coached at Minnesota for two seasons in the early 30s, compiling a 10-7-1 record. Bronco Nagurski--the NFL Hall of Fame halfback? Yep, played at Minnesota. Possible Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy? He played there as well.
Jerry Kill is now the head coach at Minnesota. Last season was his first in which he compiled a 3-9 record. Before assuming this position with the Golden Gophers in December 2010,[2] Kill served as the head coach at Saginaw Valley State University (1994–1998), Emporia State University (1999–2000), Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2001–2007), and Northern Illinois University (2008–2010). The sad part is what most fans will remember about Kill, and about Minnesota, is that he suffered a series of seizures on the sidelines last season. It wasn't the first time he's had to deal with that; being diagnosed with kidney cancer back in 2005. Let's all pray he has better health fortunes this upcoming season. Also keep in mind that in his head coaching career, he's amassed a record of 130-82, so he is a worthy coach of a Big Ten program.
Jerry Kill is now the head coach at Minnesota. Last season was his first in which he compiled a 3-9 record. Before assuming this position with the Golden Gophers in December 2010,[2] Kill served as the head coach at Saginaw Valley State University (1994–1998), Emporia State University (1999–2000), Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2001–2007), and Northern Illinois University (2008–2010). The sad part is what most fans will remember about Kill, and about Minnesota, is that he suffered a series of seizures on the sidelines last season. It wasn't the first time he's had to deal with that; being diagnosed with kidney cancer back in 2005. Let's all pray he has better health fortunes this upcoming season. Also keep in mind that in his head coaching career, he's amassed a record of 130-82, so he is a worthy coach of a Big Ten program.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Living Up To Expectations
In the world of sports, the toughest part of putting together an incredible season is coming back the next year to back it up with everyone expecting the same results. The world of Wolverine fans will be expecting nothing less than a BCS bowl win this season, plain and simple.
But before expectations can be met, expectations have to be established. For example, how many Michigan fans would say their number one goal for this season is a Big Ten Championship? That is exactly what Brady Hoke is saying, though. He has made it very clear from day one that his teams will strive for Big Ten Championship trophies before focusing on anything that comes after that, like a National Championship. Some reporters at Hoke's first press conference had a very hard time understanding that logic, so it is very easy to see where fan and coach expectations are colliding.
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